Veer Arjun

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Bollywood poster for sale of the old Indian mythology movie Veer Arjun (1977).

This is an actual surviving original Bollywood poster of the 1977 Hindi film that was based on the legendary story of Prince Arjuna from the ancient Indian epic of the Mahabharata.

Printed and circulated during the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1970s), this old Bollywood poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This old Indian mythology poster features an interesting combination technique in the design of its artwork. Still photographs have been over painted with deep colors, giving this old Bollywood poster a vivid appearance.

In this Bollywood poster, Arjuna is seen taking the blessings of Lord Shree Krishna while a battle ensues in the background.

Har Har Mahadev

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Indian mythology poster for sale of the old Bollywood movie Har Har Mahadev (1950).

This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster for sale of the 1950 Hindu mythology film that was directed by Jayant Desai starring Nirupa Roy, Trilok Kapoor, Jeevan and Durga Khote in prominent roles.

Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1950s), this movie poster was printed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.

This poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by Bollywood movie poster painter O.P. Bangali, and bears his printed signature on the bottom right hand corner.

Har Har Mahadev (1950) is a Hindu mythology film starring Trilok Kapoor in the lead role as Lord Shiva. The film is an adaptation of the story of Lord Shiva, which is also referred to as the ‘Shivpuran’.

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This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1974 Indian mythology film that was produced by Homi Wadia and directed by the pioneer of special effects in Indian cinema, Babubhai Mistry.

This Indian mythology poster was originally designed and printed for publicity of the first release of the film (somewhere in the early 1970s) but never ended up being used.

Hanuman Vijay was an Indian mythology film that chronicled the story of Lord Hanuman.

This Indian mythology poster was originally hand painted on canvas by a leading art studio in Bombay. Lord Hanuman is seen prominently in the center carrying a tree in his hands. Beautiful hand painted portraits of Lord Ram and Sita are seen at the bottom of this Indian mythology poster.

Sampoorna Ramayana

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Vintage Indian mythology poster for sale of the old Bollywood movie, Sampoorna Ramayana (1961).

This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1961 Indian mythology film that was directed by the pioneer of special effects in Indian cinema, Babubhai Mistry.

This Indian mythology poster was originally designed and printed for publicity of the film somewhere in the late 1960s but never ended up being used.

Sampoorna Ramayana was an Indian mythology film that chronicled the story of Lord Ram.

This Indian mythology poster was originally hand drawn on canvas by a small time art studio in Kolkata giving it a very quirky appearance. Lord Ram and Sita are seen prominently in this Indian mythology poster in hand drawn portraits. Lord Hanuman and the evil ten-headed Ravana are seen in the background in smaller portraits. A vibrant red background is seen in this old Bollywood poster for sale giving it a very catchy appearance. The combination of yellow portraits set against a red background set an interesting contrast in this Indian mythology poster.

Veer Arjun

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Indian mythology poster for sale of the old Bollywood movie Veer Arjun (1977).

This is an actual surviving old Indian mythology movie poster of the 1977 Hindi film that was based on the legendary story of Prince Arjuna from the ancient Indian epic of the Mahabharata.

Printed and circulated during the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1970s), this Hindu mythology poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This old Indian mythology poster was originally designed using a collage of still photos from key scenes in the film. The background is hand painted, making it an interesting combination of two different styles of Bollywood poster design.

Arjuna is seen prominently in the center attempting to pierce the eye of a fish with an arrow by observing its reflection in the water. Lord Shree Krishna is seen playing a flute on the left side of the poster.

The top of this Indian mythology poster is set against a beautiful background with broad visible brush strokes.

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This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1975 underdog film (made on a low budget with forgotten stars), which emerged as a blockbuster.

Jai Santoshi Maa was one of the highest earning films of 1975, sharing the spotlight with the likes of blockbusters Sholay and Deewaar (both of which find mention in the list of greatest Bollywood movies ever made in Indian cinema).

The film enjoys the coveted title of being one of the most successful devotionals ever made in Bollywood. Such was its craze that it is believed to have turned cinema halls into “temporary temples.” Viewers entered cinema halls minus their footwear, carrying flowers as an offering for the goddess and bowed down in reverence each time she appeared on screen. Such level of obeisance was never previously seen for any other devotional film made in Indian cinema.

Printed and circulated during the first release of the movie (somewhere in the mid 1970s), this old Bollywood poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This old Bollywood poster features an interesting hand painted design depicting Goddess Santoshi, the goddess of satisfaction.

Jai Santoshi Maa is a 1975 low-budget devotional Bollywood movie that became one of the top blockbusters of the year. Usha Mangeshkar, sister of Lata Mangeshkar sang devotional songs for the film.

The unexpected success of the film surprised film critics. In an era dominated by the action genre aimed primarily at urban male audiences, Jai Santoshi Maa was primarily targeted at women (chiefly in rural areas). It is believed that after the release of the film, the number of worshippers of goddess Santoshi increased exponentially, particularly in Northern India, with thousands of women observing the Santoshi Mata “vrat” or fast.

Bhagwan Shri Krishna

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Indian mythology poster of the old Bollywood movie Bhagwan Shri Krishna (1985) for sale.

This is an actual surviving vintage Indian mythology movie poster of the 1985 Hindi film that featured actor Ranjeet Raj as Bhagwan Shri Krishna.

Printed and circulated during the first release of the film (somewhere in the mid 1980s), this Hindu mythology poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This old Indian mythology poster was originally designed using a collage of still photos from key scenes in the film. The background is hand painted, making it an interesting combination of two different styles of Bollywood poster design.

The entire star cast of the film is credited on the top in Devanagari Hindi script.

Sati Naag Kanya

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Indian mythology poster of the old Bollywood movie Sati Naag Kanya (1956) for sale.

This is an actual surviving vintage Indian mythology movie poster of the 1956 Hindi film that was directed by the pioneer of special effects in Indian cinema, Babubhai Mistri.

Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1960s or early 1970s), this Hindu mythology poster was printed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.

This hand drawn Indian mythology poster was originally designed in oil on canvas format by a small time art studio in Delhi. The artwork created by Bollywood poster painter O.P. Bangali gives this vintage Indian mythology poster a very quirky feel. The snake woman is seen seated on a giant cobra holding a severed human head on her lap, suggesting the mythological theme of the film.

Bajrang Bali

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Indian mythology poster of the old Bollywood movie Bajrang Bali (1976) for sale.

This is an actual surviving vintage Indian mythology movie poster of the 1976 Hindi film that featured award winning wrestler turned Bollywood actor, Dara Singh in the lead role as Hanuman.

Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1970s), this Hindu mythology poster was printed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.

This hand drawn Indian mythology poster was originally designed in oil on canvas format by well known artist G.R. Kareker, making it highly collectible.

Wrestler turned Hindi film actor Dara Singh playing the role of Hanuman, is depicted in a stunning portrait prominently on the center of the poster with Ram and Sita flanking each of his sides. Raavan’s evil face is depicted inside Hanuman’s tail, signifying triumph of good over evil. The typography used for the film’s title shows an arrow piercing its length, revealing the action genre of this mythological Hindi film.

Bajrang Bali is a 1976 mythological Hindi film starring wrestler turned Bollywood actor, Dara Singh playing the title lead role of Hanuman.

Sita Swayamvar

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Old Bollywood movie showcard of the mythological Hindi film Sita Swayamvar (1976) for sale.

This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood showcard of the 1976 Hindu mythology film which featured Ravi Kumar and Jayapradha in lead roles.

Printed and circulated during the first release of the film (somewhere in the mid 1970s), this old Bollywood showcard was designed and printed for publicity of the film inside a cinema hall.

Showcards were used as pin ups on notice boards inside foyers of cinema halls. Printed on photo paper, they were often mounted on cardboard to make them easy to display. This rare surviving showcard was actually issued to a cinema hall that screened the film Sita Swayamvar (1976), making it highly collectible!

This old Bollywood showcard features a combination of both hand painted as well as photographic artwork.

Sita Swayamvar

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Old Bollywood movie showcard of the mythological Hindi film Sita Swayamvar (1976) for sale.

This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood showcard of the 1976 mythological Hindi film which featured Ravi Kumar and Jayapradha in lead roles.

Printed and circulated during the first release of the film (somewhere in the mid 1970s), this old Bollywood showcard was designed and printed for publicity of the film inside a cinema hall.

Showcards were used as pin ups on notice boards inside foyers of cinema halls. Printed on photo paper, they were often mounted on cardboard to make them easy to display. This rare surviving showcard was actually issued to a cinema hall that screened the film Sita Swayamvar (1976), making it highly collectible!

This old Bollywood showcard features a combination of both hand painted as well as photographic artwork.

Hari Darshan

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Old hand drawn two sheet Bollywood poster of the mythological drama, Hari Darshan (1972) for sale.

This two sheet poster measures a stunning 60″x40″ inches in size when its two individual sheets are joined or pasted together. The poster comprises two separate single sheets, each measuring 40″x30″ inches in size.

This is an actual surviving two sheet publicity poster of the 1972 mythological Hindi film that featured award winning wrestler turned Bollywood actor, Dara Singh.

Printed and circulated somewhere in the late 1970s, this beautiful hand drawn Bollywood movie poster was printed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.

This old hand painted Bollywood poster was originally designed on a hand drawn canvas by a small time art studio, making it highly collectible.

Devotee Prahlad is seen at the bottom of this two sheet poster in a pot of boiling oil. Lord Vishnu, his savior is seen predominantly in the poster.

Two sheet posters comprise two separate individual single sheet posters measuring 40″x30″ inches each. When pasted together they line up perfectly and together form one single two sheet poster. In the image shown alongside, there may be a slight gap visible between the two – as the images of the top and bottom half have been photographed individually and then joined together digitally. When framed or pasted, there will be no gap visible between the two sheets and the appearance of the poster would be seamless – i.e. just like a single sheet poster.

Hari Darshan

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Old Indian Hindu mythology poster of the Hindi film, Hari Darshan (1972) for sale.

This is an actual surviving publicity poster of the 1972 mythological Hindi film that featured award winning wrestler turned Bollywood actor, Dara Singh in the lead role.

Printed and circulated several years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the early 2000’s), this Indian mythological poster was printed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.

This hand painted poster was originally designed on a hand drawn canvas by popular Bollywood movie poster artist/painter G.R. Kareker, and bears his signature on the bottom right hand corner, making the poster highly collectible.

Devotee Prahlad is seen in the poster in a pot of boiling oil subject to an attempted assassination by his father Hiranyakasipu. Lord Vishnu, his savior is seen in the background on the top.

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This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1975 underdog film (made on a low budget with forgotten stars), which emerged as a blockbuster.

Jai Santoshi Maa was one of the highest earning films of 1975, sharing the spotlight with the likes of blockbusters Sholay and Deewaar (both of which find mention in the list of greatest Bollywood movies ever made in Indian cinema).

The film enjoys the coveted title of being one of the most successful devotionals ever made in Bollywood. Such was its craze that it is believed to have turned cinema halls into “temporary temples.” Viewers entered cinema halls minus their footwear, carrying flowers as an offering for the goddess and bowed down in reverence each time she appeared on screen. Such level of obeisance was never previously seen for any other devotional film made in Indian cinema.

Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the movie (somewhere in the late 1970s), this movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This old Indian Hindu mythology poster features an interesting hand painted design depicting Goddess Santoshi, the goddess of satisfaction.

Jai Santoshi Maa is a 1975 low-budget devotional Bollywood movie that became one of the top blockbusters of the year. Usha Mangeshkar, sister of Lata Mangeshkar sang devotional songs for the film.

The unexpected success of the film surprised film critics. In an era dominated by the action genre aimed primarily at urban male audiences, Jai Santoshi Maa was primarily targeted at women (chiefly in rural areas). It is believed that after the release of the film, the number of worshippers of goddess Santoshi increased exponentially, particularly in Northern India, with thousands of women observing the Santoshi Mata “vrat” or fast.

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This is an actual surviving old movie poster of the 1982 Hindi mythology, which featured Srividya & Major Sunderan.

Printed and circulated during the release of the film (somewhere in the early 1980s), this artistic hand painted old Indian mythology poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This poster was originally designed on a hand painted canvas by a leading Bollywood movie poster art studio, making it very collectable.

This old Indian mythology poster has been painstakingly restored back to display condition using extensive taping at the back to repair numerous cracks and tears/rips. Since a few small pieces have gone missing near its borders, it has been graded as ★ As Is.

Shri Mata Tere Roop Anek is an old mythological Bollywood movie released in 1982.

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This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster of the 1976 mythological Hindi film, which featured Ravi Kumar and Jayapradha.

Printed and circulated a few years after the release of the film (somewhere in the late 1970s), this artistic hand painted Bollywood poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This Indian mythology poster was originally designed on a hand drawn canvas by a leading Bollywood movie poster art studio, making it very collectable.

The poster features a large artistic hand drawn portrait rendition of actress Jayapradha who plays the lead role of Sita in the film, on the right hand side of the poster. A beautiful blue border encases the six hand painted portraits in this Indian mythology poster.

Sita Swayamvar (Sita’s Wedding) is a 1976 mythological Bollywood film starring Jayapradha in the lead role as Sita.

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This is an actual surviving Indian mythology poster of the 1976 Hindi film that featured award winning wrestler turned Bollywood actor, Dara Singh in the lead role.

Printed and circulated several years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the 1980s), this movie poster was printed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.

This Indian mythology poster was originally designed on a hand painted canvas using exceptionally bright and eye-catching colors, making it highly collectible.

Dara Singh is depicted in an amazing hand drawn portrait (in bright orange) as Hanuman in the center, with Ram and Sita flanking each of his sides. Raavan’s evil face is depicted inside Hanuman’s tail, signifying triumph of good over evil. The typography used for the film’s title shows an arrow piercing its length, revealing the action genre of this mythological Hindi film.

Bajrang Bali is a 1976 mythological Hindi film starring wrestler turned Bollywood actor, Dara Singh playing the title lead role of Hanuman.